Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BOWATER, n. A night-poacher of salmon, who uses a torch or lantern. [′bʌuətər]Rxb. 1901 R. Murray Hawick Characters 9 (E.D.D. Suppl.):
Yer netters and bowaters, they are the boys For drinkin', fechtin' , and makin' a noise.
